"In the Life Premiere"

Host: Kate Clinton.  Featured guests: The Flirtations, Dick Sargent, David Mixner, Lily Tomlin.

Summary: The first episode of season one features an introduction by Kate Clinton and musical performances by the Flirtations. Dick Sargent provides the Celebrity ID, and the Politics segment features David Mixner, a Clinton Campaign Senior Advisor. There is a public service announcement for the Anti-Violence Campaign. A tribute to activist Vito Russo includes clips from Our Time, a remembrance from Lily Tomlin, and a biography segment featuring clips of and interviews with Russo.

Note: Some audiovisual content removed due to copyright restrictions.
3:40: "Schmitts Gay" mock commercial from Saturday Night Live.